In the latest issue of the Revue Lamy de la concurrence (No 164, October 2026), Louis Vogel and Joseph Vogel analyze how French law has evolved in response to price fluctuations, ten years after the reform of contract law. They highlight a paradox: while contract law allows prices to evolve while penalizing abuses, competition law
Le Monde du Droit recognizes 100 leading figures for their commitment, dynamism, and influence within the legal community. We are proud to announce that Louis Vogel has been named among those “100 figures who shape the legal profession.” This recognition highlights his outstanding academic career, his ongoing commitment to serving businesses and institutions, and his
The Vogel & Vogel teams participated in the Juris’Run, an event bringing together legal professionals through sport, solidarity, and team spirit. This year’s edition saw strong participation from the firm: 1st law firm in terms of number of participants in the Juris’Run 2.0 2nd in total kilometers covered and 2nd in points earned in the
Vogel & Vogel will participate in the EFE (Edition Formation Entreprise) conference dedicated to major developments in consumer law, to be held on Tuesday, 23 June 2026. Our lawyers will address two key topics, providing both legal insights and practical guidance: The reform of the product liability regime for defective products, with Hubert Delval and
Vogel & Vogel advised BKW Group, a long-established energy supplier in Switzerland, on the competition law aspects of its acquisition of sole control over Volterres, a company specializing in the supply of green electricity. The transaction was cleared by the Competition Authority in a decision dated 11 May 2026. The Vogel & Vogel team was
Can arbitration clauses prevent a professional association from bringing an independent action to defend the collective interests of its members? The judgment handed down by the Paris Court of Appeal on 13 May 2026 in the dispute between the Carrefour Group Franchisees Association and several companies within the group raises this fundamental question. Beyond the
The commentary by Louis Vogel and Joseph Vogel on the latest Policy Brief published by the European Commission has just been published in the April 2026 issue of the journal Concurrences. To read our full review, click here This Policy Brief seeks to limit attorney-client privilege solely to lawyers’ litigation defense activities, excluding their advisory work as well as day-to-day communications between
In an interview published in *La Semaine Juridique – Entreprise et Affaires* (JCP E), Louis Vogel discusses the Constitutional Council’s approval of the law regarding the confidentiality of consultations with in-house counsel. This is a major step forward, strengthening the role of the in-house counsel as a key player in compliance, risk prevention, and corporate strategy. Beyond the reform itself, a
On February 18, 2026, the Constitutional Council upheld the law on the confidentiality of consultations with in-house counsel, which had been adopted by Parliament on January 14 of that year. This decision enshrines in French law a long-awaited principle that is recognized in most OECD countries. By affirming that the reform pursues an objective of general interest—promoting
The ruling issued by the Criminal Chamber of the court of casation on January 13, 2026, reaffirms its position: according to the Court, attorney-client privilege is limited solely to “the rights of the defense.” This case law directly undermines all advisory and compliance activities: a legal consultation by a lawyer on behalf of their client intended to alert them and prevent a risk can become
